A player competing at IPL 2020 has “reported a corrupt approach”, putting BCCI’s anti-corruption unit (ACU) on high alert.
The current edition of the IPL takes place in the United Arab Emirates in a biosecure environment, which has significantly reduced the possibility of people with dubious credentials approaching the player directly. The threat, although still largely due to the online network of corrupters
BCCI ACU chief Ajit Singh, who leads an eight-man team in the United Arab Emirates, confirmed the development to PTI. “We are tracking him down. It will take some time,” said Singh, the former DGP of Rajasthan, when asked if the alleged corrupter had been caught.
Under anti-corruption protocols, the player or franchise name is not disclosed for confidentiality purposes.
With players and support staff in a bio-bubble, unlike in other years, the ACU is focusing more on potential corrupt approaches online. Most of the gamers are on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter, where unknown people posing as fans try to befriend them.
A senior BCCI official said that all the players, whether foreign or Indian, have attended multiple anti-corruption classes.
“The best thing is that the player he approached immediately felt that something was wrong. He had a suspicion and immediately shared his concerns with the ACU. All the players, even those who have come from the U-19, know each and everyone well. anti-corruption protocols, “the BCCI official, aware of the development, told PTI on condition of anonymity.
Due to this year’s health and safety protocols, the ACU had organized its mandatory counseling sessions virtually for all eight teams.
BCCI has partnered with the British company Sportradar, which offers “integrity services” to prevent gambling and other corrupt practices during the upcoming IPL through its Fraud Detection Services.
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